Joseph Perlman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph Perlman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,390 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $31,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$74,390
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$31,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,540 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,430 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $61,540 | 32 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $74,390 | 38 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Joseph Perlman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Joseph Perlman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $70,340 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,400 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 2 | $550 |
| New York | 1 | $550 |
| Colorado | 1 | $400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Charitable | $31,500 |
| Am Shalom | Charitable | $16,620 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | Charitable | $6,810 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Strings | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wbez | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lurie Children Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable | $950 |
| Camp Ramah | Charitable | $750 |
| Worldwide Fund for Nature | Charitable | $700 |
| The Ark | Charitable | $600 |
| WTTW | Charitable | $600 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Charitable | $600 |
| Cje Senior Life | Charitable | $550 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Charitable | $550 |
| Night Ministry | Charitable | $550 |
| WFMT | Charitable | $550 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $500 |
| Sierra Club | Charitable | $450 |
| Conservation Colorado | Charitable | $400 |
| Friends of Glencoe Golf Club | Charitable | $400 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $350 |
| ACLU | Charitable | $350 |
| Covenant House | Charitable | $300 |
| Glencoe Public Library | Charitable | $300 |
| Artists in Residence | Charitable | $250 |
| Common Ground Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Charitable | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $250 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $200 |
| Temple Sholom | Charitable | $160 |
| Speritus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership | Charitable | $150 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $100 |
| Yosemite Concervancy | Charitable | $100 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Willard L Shonfeld
- Kenneth Shonfeld
- Francine Shonfeld
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Perlman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph Perlman Family Foundation give?
$74,390 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Joseph Perlman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Willard L Shonfeld (President), Kenneth Shonfeld (Vice President) and Francine Shonfeld (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Joseph Perlman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.